Job 15:31
31 Let him not deceive himself by trusting what is worthless, for he will get nothing in return.
Other Translations of Job 15:31
King James Version
31 Let not him that is deceived trust in vanity: for vanity shall be his recompence.
English Standard Version
31 Let him not trust in emptiness, deceiving himself, for emptiness will be his payment.
The Message
31 There's a lesson here: Whoever invests in lies, gets lies for interest,
New King James Version
31 Let him not trust in futile things, deceiving himself, For futility will be his reward.
New Living Translation
31 Let them no longer fool themselves by trusting in empty riches, for emptiness will be their only reward.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 15:31